Making Mosaics: 15 Stylish Projects from Start to Finish

by Martin Cheek

A complete mosaic course in one book! Making Mosaics offers both the "basics" of the craft, as well as 15 attractive projects to create. The "Getting Started" section clearly outlines the materials and tools used in the projects, including vitreous glass and unglazed ceramic tiles, as well as how-to techniques for nipping tiles, prepping surfaces, laying tile and grouting. The 15 projects were designed to offer variety in style, materials, and skill level. Projects plaques, planters, tea trays, trivets, trinket boxes and more. Simple step-by-step instructions and large how-to photos ensure a crafter's success. Within each project, important details are shown with close-up photos for added clarity. Artist's tips provide professional guidance and alternative design ideas for most projects.

Genres: Art

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

About the author

Martin Cheek graduated in graphic design in 1981 and first specialised in illustration and puppet animation,going on to set up his own film production company. He then became increasingly interested in the decorative arts, especially mosaic, and with his patient eye for detail and ability to create animated sequences, his mosaic work now benefits from his earlier experiences - it is clear that character and movement play an important part of his work. Now an acclaimed professional mosaic artist, he is regularly commissioned by both private and corporate clients and has had many one-man exhibitions. He runs regular weekend courses in mosaic.

Reviews

[Sally Edsall · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great beginners' book. Comprehensive, useful and well organised information. Enabled my 8 year old son and I to complete our first project and achieve a pleasing result. I particularly like the detailed guidance on basic techniques such as cutting. The projects start of simple and straightforward enough for the novice to be able to derive a sense of achievement from, and then increase in complexity.
I browsed several bookshops looking at books to help me get started, and have not regretted going with this one.

[Leonardo Etcheto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of what is required, lots of ideas and tips on getting organized and the basics of different techniques.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun patterns and easy to follow.